What are image quality modes, and which are available in the FE-120?
Image quality modes dictate the size (pixel resolution) and compression ratio of the digital files created by the camera when it records pictures and movies. As resolution and image quality increase, so does the file size, which means fewer files can be stored. Image file quality is indicated as SHQ (Super High Quality), HQ (High Quality), SQ1 (Standard Quality) and SQ2 (Standard Quality with greater compression). Movie file quality is indicated as HQ and SQ. The FE-120 supports the following resolutions: Still images: 2816 x 2112 (SHQ / HQ); 1600 x 1200 (SQ1); and 640 x 480 (SQ2). Movies: 320 x 240 (HQ / SQ). Movies shot in HQ mode record at a rate of 30 frames per second. Those shot in SQ mode record at a rate of 15 frames per second.